Do you have to kill the deer for their antler?

No, we do not kill the deer for their antler; it is a renewable food source. The antler actually hardens and falls of every year naturally and re grows every year. The animals are also humanly treated and kept in an optimal state of health so that we are always producing high quality and human velvet antler extract. The process for the animal is about as painful and stressful as clipping a finger nail.

Can I overdose on this product?

No, deer velvet antler is 70% proteins or amino acids. These amino acids bind together in large sequences to create the growth factors. For instance the IGF-1 molecule is a 70-chain amino acid sequence. Since it is primarily proteins whatever your body is not absorbing you will just expel through urine or sweat, it the same concept as consuming 100 grams of protein in one sitting, your not going to be able to absorb and utilize them…. Same thing if you take a full bottle every day

Is this like HGH?

IGF-1 is the metabolite or end result of HGH, deer antler also contains a balance matrix of growth factors, including the master growth factor, which is IGF-1, in total there, or over 100 active constituents found in velvet deer antler extract. Studies have shown that natural IGF-1 has been shown to be 10 x times more effective then HGH shots alone.

Is this like synthetic IGF-1?

No, this is not a synthetic product or version of IGF-1. It is also not an isolated version of IGF-1. Whenever you take an isolate you create some imbalance in your body, whether from (examples testosterone or progesterone.)Further more the isolated synthetic version of IGF-1 is a completely different structure to what your body is manufacturing. The IGF-1 in deer antler is derived and delivered as it was intended in nature, which is in a balanced matrix. Also the IGF-1 found in deer velvet antler is also a 70-chain amino acid sequence, which is what you body naturally produces on it own.

Are there side effects with this product?

No, this a 100% natural raw food supplements. The only issue is for people who have very low percentages of body fat and people on blood pressure medications. Velvet antler increases your metabolism and fat burning capabilities. Also deer velvet antler has been shown to lower blood pressure, so it is important to monitor your blood pressure while on this.

How and when was velvet antler discovered?

Deer velvet antler has been used for over 2 millenniums and only falls second in use in Asia to ginseng. It been used in eastern medicine and is still used and continuously researched to this day. Domestically we are the 4 largest consumer of velvet antler extract in the planet.

What makes BioProtein Technology velvet antler so special?

BioProtein Technology is a vertically integrated velvet antler company, meaning we have full control from the conception of the animal to the end bottle that is sold online or in the store. Since we start with a superior raw material we have great advantage towards the competition. We also have an exclusive extract which is a 43:1 extract, meaning that we take 43 pounds of antler tips to make 1 pound of freeze dried extract, we then extract it twice more into water and organic grape alcohol.

Why use only antler tips?

Velvet antler tips are the most nutrient dense portions of the antlers and contain all of the growth factors. Once you get to the base of the antler you get what is called ash, which are primarily minerals like phosphorus and calcium.

Why do we use alcohol in the product?

There are 3 reasons

1. 1) It is part of the delivery system; it stimulates the buccal mucosa, which are the glands responsible for absorbing directly into the blood stream.
2. 2) It is also a 100% all natural preservative, there is only 3 or 4 ingredients in these products
3. 3) It is also part of the extraction process that helps to strengthen the product.

Why is sublingual so important?

Sublingual delivery is important because it delivers 100% of the constituents in velvet antler 100% unaltered. For instance traditional tablet absorption is greatly affected by stomach acid, intestinal absorption and liver metabolism. These 3 processes can lower absorptions rates by 90-99%. Also growth factors cannot be administered in an oral tablet, they are unstable molecules and breakdown as soon as they hit stomach acid.

Why is glass bottling and dropper so important?

Proteins and amino acids are very sticky substances, so they bind to plastic containers, droppers and bottling. These plastic materials cause the rapid breakdown of the fragile growth factor molecules. If our product had a glass dropper or bottling it would be rendered useless in a matter or a couple of weeks.

How do I take this?

For best results take this in the morning on an empty stomach. Make sure your mouth is clear of all food particles (rinse your mouth with water before use). Hold 30 drops under the tongue for 90 seconds, swish for an additional 15 seconds and then swallow the remnants. Wait 10 to 15 minute after consumption to consume and foods or beverages

How do I know which one to take?

There are 3 different dosage ranges that can be utilized by those who are in active to mildly active, moderate to heavy activity and intense to extreme activity.